Klaus Engineering Group · Since 1968
Klaus Engineering Group brings core engineering delivery together with 3Ultra Technologies and Unitherm Contractors.
The group
Founded in 1968, Klaus has grown from industrial refrigeration into a multidisciplinary engineering group supporting industrial assets from concept to long-term operation.
More than 70 people connect design, strategic procurement, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and specialist services from Johannesburg to projects across Africa. Our turnkey EPC delivery bridges global standards and local operational realities.
Business strategy, market expansion & corporate relations
Bright brings over 18 years of commercial experience across sales, marketing and cross-border sector expansion. He leads KEG's market growth into new industrial sectors and engineering disciplines across Africa, building long-term corporate partnerships and aligning commercial frameworks with local compliance, B-BBEE procurement and large-scale project execution.
Multidisciplinary engineering, refrigeration, design & innovation
Rainier is an industrial refrigeration expert, designer and engineering entrepreneur with over 12 years of executive leadership. He steers KEG's technical vision, integrating digital twins, BIM and automated engineering into heavy industrial applications, scaling custom design that balances international standards with robust performance in African operating conditions.
Companies under Klaus
Intelligent modelling, 3D reality capture, BIM, clash detection and digital twin capabilities that improve existing-condition capture, design coordination and digital delivery for industrial and water infrastructure.
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Practical solutions, careful execution. Industrial thermal insulation and protective metal cladding for process equipment and services, across new installations, plant upgrades and maintenance projects.
From pipework and ducting to tanks and heat exchangers, the focus is on a considered specification, a precise fit and an installation planned around your site.
Insulation for steam lines, hot water and hot oil systems, boilers, vessels and heat exchangers, selected for the application and operating temperature.
Insulation for chilled and refrigeration services, with attention to vapour barriers, sealed joints and condensation control.
Fabricated protective coverings for insulated pipes, bends, valves, tanks and equipment. Materials and finishes are specified to suit the environment.
On-site installation, replacement of damaged insulation and cladding, and reinstatement following equipment maintenance or plant modifications.
Trust and compliance
9001:2015
45001:2018
3834-2:2021
SAQCC-GAS, SARACCA, SACPCMP, ECSA and merSETA
Grading Designation:
PE 7EP, 7ME, 7SL
B-BBEE with 125% procurement recognition
Project experience
Purpose
Quality, integrity, innovation and commitment guide the group from its Johannesburg engineering and manufacturing base to project sites across Africa. Our engineering methodologies align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, creating resource-efficient systems, maximising energy recovery, supporting renewable energy adoption and reducing industrial carbon footprints.
As a proudly South African Level 2 B-BBEE supplier with 125% procurement recognition, Klaus connects local economic growth with technological advancement and long-term operational sustainability.
Our values
Everything we do has our name on it, your ultimate guarantee of quality.
We have a completely transparent way of operating, including our costing models.
We are committed to continuous improvement, and to always seeking new and better ways to do things.
We always keep our promises, and we see each project through to completion. We're only satisfied when you are.
Sustainable Development Goals
Our engineering services and solutions are aligned with some of the most important Sustainable Development Goals as part of our commitment to a more ecologically sustainable future for communities and our planet.
Investing in and developing renewable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and contribute to improved quality of life and business productivity.
Through our CSI initiatives, we champion enduring, inclusive and sustainable economic growth by actively engaging and endorsing local businesses.
Systems, tools and plant that enable businesses to be more profitable by discovering and implementing innovative methods of manufacturing with reduced waste and resource consumption.
Improving the built environment for current and future generations so that our urban spaces are greener, cleaner and more, and deliver more of what residents and visitors value.